If you're looking for an easy side, it doesn't get much simpler than this! Mashed red potatoes are paired with sauteed leeks for a savory and delicious vegetarian side dish.
When I was growing up, mashed potatoes made a frequent appearance on our menu. Usually it was on Sunday nights - my parents would make a roast and mashed potatoes with lots and lots of sour cream.
We'd often have canned corn on the side too and I loved mixing the corn with the potatoes and the gravy. Oh sure, maybe this sounds gross to you, but doesn't KFC sell something exactly like this in a big plastic bowl with fried chicken on top? I was ahead of my time. An innovator!
Although I haven't put corn in my mashed potatoes in a while, I do like them to be more on the substantive side. Since leeks are in season, I thought I'd try adding those.
Kind of like potato leek soup, you see? But not soup!
And I left the potato skins on to make everything a little more rustic and hearty. Maybe this Smashed Red Potatoes & Leeks recipe isn't a gorgeous show-stopper, but it's a good, solid side dish for a Sunday meal. Or even a weeknight diner - since it's so quick and easy!
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Equipment
- Potato masher
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs red potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium leeks rinsed thoroughly and thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup soy milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, cover red potatoes with water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low; simmer for 15 minutes or until easily pierced with fork.
- While potatoes are cooking, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté until softened and just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Combine potatoes and soymilk in a large bowl. Using a potato masher or potato ricer, mash until potatoes reach desired consistency (I like mine chunky!). Fold in leeks and season with salt and pepper.
ElfRenee says
Oh yum! I love leeks!!
BusyWorkingMama says
That looks and sounds wonderful. I would not have thought of adding leeks, but I bet they add a nice flavor.
The Type A Housewife says
My husband is not a fan of leeks, but he liked this. It's a nice subtle flavor--not too overpowering. 🙂
Brenda Williams says
Red potatoes are a staple at our house. I love your idea of adding leeks. Looks and sounds so good.
The Type A Housewife says
I love red potatoes, especially for mashing. They're a lot creamier & less starchy than Russets.
Kelly says
You know, I don't know that I've ever had a leek. You educate me on so many new vegetables. I actually know what leeks look like but not what they taste like. Are they part of the onion family?
The Type A Housewife says
I had had them in potato leek soup, but I don't think I actually cooked with them until a year or two ago. They're a member of the onion family, but they have a more mild flavor. Look for a braised leek recipe--they are so good that way!
Suja Md says
Even the simpler recipes looks stunning and interesting with your touches...Great way to go!!
Parris says
Hi there, whats the calories for this dish please?
Lisa says
Easy and delicious--just whatI was looking for. Thanks!
Danielle says
Was looking for a way to use up some leeks and this was simple and delicious.